"Did they see anyone?" he asked.
"The villagers didn't see anyone because it was midnight," the sergeant replied.
This was most unfortunate. If the villagers had seen someone, they could prove that someone had deliberately destroyed the river bank and caused the flood.
Since there were no witnesses, they could only investigate slowly.
"However, the villagers nearby said that they had guessed the river had burst its banks because of the loud sounds. This gave them a chance to climb onto the roofs for safety."
Those who did not hear the loud noises were not as lucky. Many were swept away by the floodwaters. Although so much time had passed since then, they never returned.
"Let's take a look at the embankment collapse site."
"Yes, Deputy General," the soldiers replied and followed Yan Nuo.
…
Along the Cascade River…
The river had already calmed down. There would be no problem even if its banks had a huge hole.
